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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Warmer temperatures give gardeners opportunity to grow new greenery

DORA GROTE April 19, 2012

Cindy Parsons wouldn't normally grow magnolia trees in her Iowa yard, but she might experiment with them this year. "People, me included, might try to push the envelope," she said, noting the...

Autism advocate: Students with autism should break out of comfort zone

LOGAN EDWARDS April 19, 2012

Temple Grandin thinks in detailed pictures. In high school, she said, most of those pictures revolved around animals. "I noticed that animals noticed a lot of things we don't notice," she...

UI freshman physiology major starts clothing line

JULIA JESSEN April 19, 2012

The design on Androu De Vera's black T-shirt is striking. The graphic letters in pure white boldly stand out in stylized script against the dark background of the shirt. De Vera created the design himself....

A man was charged with first-degree burglary

DI STAFF April 19, 2012

A man has been charged with first-degree burglary, among other charges, Iowa City police say. According to a police complaint, James Ward, 28, was charged Oct. 20, 2011; the other charges he faces are...

A local man was charged with third-offense OWI

DI STAFF April 19, 2012

A local man has been charged with third-offense OWI. According to an Iowa City police complaint, John Seaba, 51, 822 2nd St., was charged Tuesday. Police officials were called to the intersection of...

Iowa City School Board votes to wait on decision over contested City High practice field renovations

DEREK KELLISON April 18, 2012

Though renovating City High athletics fields is being debated by district parents, Iowa City School Board members said they aren't ready to make a decision.   Two practice fields at City High, which...

Official: Complaints filed against both UISG parties over voting

ANNA THEODOSIS April 18, 2012

Accusations from both parties of the recent University of Iowa Student Government elections have prompted students and UISG members to consider changes to the election code. UI freshman Eric Mortensen...

UI journalism teacher adds video game narrative writing course to Fall 2012 curriculum

JENNY EARL April 18, 2012

Next year, students will be able to rescue Princess Peach for a grade. Students who enroll in a new video game-based course at the University of Iowa beginning in the fall will get a chance to explore...

Iowa City School District officials say cost is most important concern when looking at lengthening school year

JORDYN REILAND April 18, 2012

Iowa City School District officials say cost will be the biggest factor if legislators continue their discussion on lengthening the school year in the next legislative session. "We are very dependent...

Councilors move forward with housing and parking amendments

KRISTEN EAST April 18, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors face little opposition as they move forward with a set of proposed rezoning amendments targeting rental housing and high-density units. The City Council held two public hearings...

Iowa family presented annual check to university hospital for hepatitis C research Tuesday

BETH BRATSOS April 18, 2012

Research and treatment options for the hepatitis C virus have come a long way in recent decades, doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics say.   The family of Martha Maahs, an Iowa...

Iowa City City Council OKs design of Moen building

KRISTEN EAST April 18, 2012

Two weeks after approving a $2.5 million tax-incentive financing for a proposed 14-story development, the Iowa City City Council supported a new design for the building. The city councilors approved an...